Dr. Gray has a long history of faithful stewardship, serving as senior pastor of a local church for several years before joining the Foundation as the Central Area Director of Development. His calling has led him to Fort Worth, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky where he earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Seminary. He led the establishment of the Southern Baptists of Texas Foundation prior to returning to Georgia, and in his studies, he laid the foundations for his current role as GBF President with a doctoral emphasis on church endowment and cooperative missions giving.

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Paula is a seasoned accounting professional, educator, and servant leader who is deeply committed to positively impacting both her professional and academic communities. She is known for her caring and approachable nature, always striving to add value to others through mentorship and hands-on guidance. Paula holds numerous certifications, including CPA, CGMA, and CFE. She has proven to be a capable and compassionate leader with previous experience as CFO of a board of education and another non-profit organization. Paula actively contributes to professional organizations like the Georgia Society of CPAs and the Georgia Association of Accounting Educators, always giving back to the field through leadership, service, and advocacy. She has been recognized with numerous honors for her exceptional contributions. Paula’s leadership is defined by her dedication to personal and professional growth, caring approach, and unwavering commitment to adding value wherever she serves.

With sharp skills in accounting, analytics and advanced spreadsheet techniques, Scott has been on the financial services side of ministry for almost a decade. He also holds the highest designation for alternative investments. Honored to oversee our investment fund accounting, he finds joy in advancing the Kingdom of God by serving the unique needs of our clients.

Having served as a worship leader in his local church and having worked as an insurance professional, Nathan brings experience from both the ministry and business worlds to the Foundation. As the Director of Business Development, Nathan is passionate about helping Baptist churches, organizations, and individuals be faithful stewards of all that God has blessed them with.